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#1270 of 1,294 schools in KS
Colvin Elem
Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2820 S Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67210
- Math 9% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colvin Elem score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colvin Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,966
Median home value
$180,700
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
37.7%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen ElemEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Griffith ElemEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| All Saints Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Anderson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #80 of 86
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colvin Elem is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colvin Elem
Colvin Elem is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 574 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,270 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colvin Elem
What grades does Colvin Elem serve?
Colvin Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Colvin Elem?
Colvin Elem has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colvin Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Colvin Elem is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colvin Elem rank in KS?
Colvin Elem ranks #1,270 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Colvin Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Colvin Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colvin Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colvin Elem has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colvin Elem a charter school?
No, Colvin Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colvin Elem a Title I school?
No, Colvin Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colvin Elem?
96.3% of students at Colvin Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (316) 973-7600
- Area population (ZIP 67210)
- 9,178
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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